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Mozzarella vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella and Cornmeal different?

  • Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Cornmeal is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mozzarella is 73% higher.
  • Cornmeal has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +24266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +429.3%
Contains more Zinc +374.2%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Contains more Iron +1644%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +49.5%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Copper +181.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +24266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +429.3%
Contains more Zinc +374.2%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Contains more Iron +1644%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +49.5%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Copper +181.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2655%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4040%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +2222.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2655%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4040%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +2222.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +286.8%
Contains more Fats +877.1%
Contains more Water +346.3%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Contains more Carbs +2462.9%
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +286.8%
Contains more Fats +877.1%
Contains more Water +346.3%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Contains more Carbs +2462.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1142.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.7%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1142.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella Cornmeal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 27.5g 7.11g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 1.75g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 280kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.23g 1.61g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 731mg 3mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 26mg 32mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 524mg 99mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 142mg Cornmeal
Sodium 16mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 3.13mg 0.66mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.076mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.174mg Cornmeal
Selenium 15.7µg 10.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 214IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 11µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 9µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 10.867g 0.22g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 0.39g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.828g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Cornmeal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Mozzarella
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.647g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/nutrients
  2. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.